YE'S APOTHECARY in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 119 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Ye's Apothecary on the Lower East Side currently holds a Grade N from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 23 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 14 inspections on record since 2024 and has not been subject to any emergency closures.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
YE'S APOTHECARY in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (14 records)
Mar 24, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemica...
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen pac...
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eg...
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occur...
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Sep 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
YE'S APOTHECARY in Lower East Side: News Coverage (3)
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YE'S APOTHECARY in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YE'S APOTHECARY last inspected?
- YE'S APOTHECARY was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade N).
- What is YE'S APOTHECARY's current health grade?
- YE'S APOTHECARY currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has YE'S APOTHECARY had?
- YE'S APOTHECARY has 14 health inspections on record from September 2024 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at YE'S APOTHECARY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YE'S APOTHECARY was 23 points on March 24, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YE'S APOTHECARY ever received a Grade C?
- No. YE'S APOTHECARY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.